Carlo Carlei

The poetic visual storyteller, Italian director Carlo Carlei was born in 1960 in Martina Franca, a charming town in Italy. His active years span from the mid-1980s to the present, crafting films primarily in the drama and romance genres, with his most famous works including "Flight of the Innocent" (1993) and his adaptation of "Romeo and Juliet" (2013), the former earning him the award for Best Director at the Tokyo International Film Festival. Carlei's authorial style is characterized by a deep sensitivity towards his characters, coupled with a visually striking and emotional storytelling approach.

Carlei, with his passionate dedication to the cinematic craft, continues to touch the hearts of audiences worldwide, truly embodying the spirit of Italian cinema in his work.